Changes to Outside Body Appointments
October 29, 2026 Cabinet Member for Strategic Leadership (Cabinet member) In call-in window View on council websiteThis summary is generated by AI from the council’s published record and supporting documents. Check the full council record and source link before relying on it.
Summary
The Cabinet Member for Strategic Leadership approved changes to outside body appointments on 29/10/2026. Councillor J Hodgson was replaced by Councillor R Smith as a member of the Chesterfield Canal Trust and the Hague Windmill Society – Trustee Board.
Full council record
Purpose
To seek approval to change outside body appointments following a request from the Reform UK Group.
Decision
The Cabinet Member approved with immediate effect the following changes to Outside Bodies:
a) Councillor J Hodgson be replaced by Councillor R Smith as a member of Chesterfield Canal Trust; and
b) Councillor J Hodgson be replaced by Councillor R Smith as a member of Hague Windmill Society – Trustee Board.
Reasons for the decision
To ensure that the Council has appropriate representatives on outside bodies.
Alternative options considered
No alternative options have been considered as the appointments were submitted as appropriate by the relevant political group.
Supporting Documents
Details
| Reference | Call-ins0 |
| Outcome | Recommendations Approved (subject to call-in) |
| Decision date | 29 Oct 2026 |
| Subject to call-in | Yes |